Summary
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH (EXTRA) Model EA-300/S airplanes. The proposed AD would require modifying the canopy latches or replacing the canopy latches with parts of improved design. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continued airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of the canopy while the airplane is in flight due to cracked canopy latches, which could result in loss of the canopy and possible loss of control of the airplane.